Dupont circle gay clubs

Areas of D. In J. Equus , a gay club that opened in , reported six incidents by Marines including broken windows, shouting slurs, threatening patrons, and assault. MPD was strongly criticized when, during a raid of gay bar Cheers , they donned "surgical masks and rubber gloves" for fear of contracting AIDS.

The Mattachine Society of Washington, which assisted federal employees and residents targeted for their sexuality, was formed. Some, like Village Books , were adult bookstores. More clubs, publications, and services catered directly to the LGBT community. Nob Hill , one of D. These weren't wholly safe places, however.

The Furies Collective had a profound impact on lesbian feminism through their national publication, the Furies, and through pushing the National Organization of Women to recognize lesbians. Lammas, a lesbian bookstore and activist gathering place open since the 's, shut its doors in The decline in places specifically catering to the LGBT community runs parallel to greater acceptance.

Same-sex domestic partnerships were recognized by D. Same-sex marriage was legalized in LGBT activism moved more to the public forefront starting in the s. The owner of Lambda Rising Books, L. Gay collectives also emerged in the 's as an important force in gay activism. LGBT community places provided safe spaces and support.

Phase 1 and Nob Hill, one of America's oldest lesbian bars and African-American gay bars, respectively, closed. Best Gay Bars in Dupont Circle, Washington, DC - Last Updated - Sinners and Saints, Bunker, JR's Bar & Grill, Larry's Lounge, The Fireplace, Green Lantern, Number Nine, District Eagle, Trade, A League of Her Own.

A staple of DC’s gay scene, this Dupont Circle bar has been serving since Showtunes (aka Musical Mondays) brings crowds to the bar to belt out classic Broadway hits and toss back $4 draft beers and Truly’s. The Rainbow History Project records over places opening, nearly five times that which opened in the s.

Some religious groups, also active in 's civil rights and anti-war activism, gave their support. The Gay Liberation Front GLF formed in with a group house that provided an early meeting place for activist actions. Years later in , when Equus became Remington's, Marines threw tear gas into the bar.

Others, like Lambda Rising and Lammas , provided not only gay literature but crucial space for activism and community gatherings. Leading up to the LGBT community faced a number of discriminatory acts from federal and local government. Jo-Anna's also contributed to 'the initiation of dancing in DC gay bars on a regular basis.

The press and publisher would be convicted of obscenity. From there has been a large drop off in new LGBT spaces and closures of longtime establishments. Here’s our ultimate guide to the best gay bars, clubs, and events in Washington, DC for !. Congress passed a law outlawing sodomy in D.

Under the Lavender Scare the federal government fired gay individuals en masse. Whether you're staying in Dupont, Logan Circle, Shaw, or Adams Morgan, there's a bar (or six) within walking distance. Explore our guide to Washington DC gay area with exclusive local tips & maps DC gay district: 17th Street in Dupont Circle & U Street in Logan Circle.

The s continued the slowdown in new LGBT spaces, as recorded in the Rainbow History Project, but also saw the opening of Green Lantern and Cobalt , clubs that continue to be popular today. Same-sex sexual activity was finally decriminalized in , after a previous vote to do so in by the City Council was overturned by Congress.

Plus One was the 'first gay-owned bar to offer same-sex dancing', essentially breaking the owner ban on dancing.